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Minister Gayton McKenzie congratulates Tyla on grammy award win
Tyla in New York City, Image: Reuters, courtesy of SABC The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has congratulated South African music sensation Tyla on her latest Grammy Award win, marking yet another historic milestone in her rapidly blossoming global career. This award for Best African Music Performance follows the rising young star’s previous Grammy success and further cements her position as one of South Africa’s most influential and internationally reco

Sifiso Ngobese
Feb 41 min read


FENIX360 Secures USD 90 Million Equity Commitment from GEM Global Yield
Image: Supplied FENIX360 Pte Ltd (“FENIX360”), a global artist & creator-centric social-media platform, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Share Subscription Facility agreement for up to USD 90 million with GEM Global Yield LLC SCS (“GEM”), a Luxembourg-based private alternative investment group. The facility provides FENIX360 with a flexible equity financing structure to support the company’s continued global expansion, platform development and strategic

Sifiso Ngobese
Jan 231 min read


A Better Place: The Story Behind the Song that Started a Worldwide Movement
Image: Supplied Voices from Uganda, South Africa, Norway, Australia, and across the United States (Atlanta, Louisiana, Los Angeles and New York, are all singing a song of unity and appreciation of our fellow man. And it started with a single phone call. A Better Place is a song created in 2020 to help raise awareness for a struggling music program in Uganda and the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley. Both were losing funding due to the 2020 pandemic. Beginning with the Hope Music

Sifiso Ngobese
Jan 73 min read


Africa’s First Integrated Creative Summit Arrives in Johannesburg
Image: Supplied The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World Expo launches its inaugural Integrated Creative Summit from 9–11 February 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This landmark gathering becomes the first on the continent to bring podcasters, content creators, filmmakers, broadcasters, producers, and emerging technology innovators together in one connected ecosystem. Hosted in the heart of Africa’s riches

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests Announce Q4 Winners for Year 42 from China, Japan, South Africa, and USA
Image: Supplied The L. Ron Hubbard Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests announced their fourth-quarter winners for the 42nd year. Writers of the Future Winners: • First Place – Thomas R. Eggenberger from Japan • Second Place – Mark McWaters from Florida • Third Place – Dorothy de Kok from South Africa Illustrators of the Future Winners: • Tracy Eire from Washington • Anna Malone from Ohio • Allen Zhang from China (now living in Michigan) In 1985, L. Ron Hubbard

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Cece Winans Announces 2026 More Than This Tour
Image: Supplied After a record-breaking run that inspired audiences from coast to coast, CeCe Winans is returning to the road in 2026 with a brand-new chapter of her acclaimed More Than This Tour. Kicking off this spring, the 17-time GRAMMY ® Award winner will bring her unmatched voice, heartfelt ministry, and moving night of worship to cities across the U.S. The 2026 tour follows the sold-out success of CeCe’s 2025 dates, including her unforgettable stop in Hawaii, and will

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 21, 20253 min read


AI's Symphony: Revolutionizing the Music Industry in 2025
Image: Supplied In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment, artificial intelligence (AI) is composing a new era for the music industry. From generating hit tracks to enhancing live performances, AI is not just a tool—it's becoming the conductor of creativity, production, and distribution. As we delve into 2025, experts predict AI will saturate markets with generated content, challenging traditional artists while democratizing music creation for novices and professionals

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Hip Hop Artist Lil JJ World Drops New EP 'Born A Star' via Living Proof Recordz/Virgin Music Group
Image; Supplied Living Proof Recordz, LLC is announcing today’s premiere of new music by teen hip hop artist, Lil JJ World, with the official drop of his EP, "Born A Star". His new EP features original tracks including "Crazy Motion", "My City", and "My Baby", tracks that showcase Lil JJ World's modern style and talent as both a writer, artist, and performer. "Born A Star" is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming outlets. "Born A Star" is distribute

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 17, 20252 min read
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